instillation
- noun
- /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
instilación
- The doctor recommended an instillation of medication directly into the bladder to relieve my symptoms.
Examples
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Blood was drawn at the time of tube placement prior to instillation (baseline) and periodically up to 6 hours after drug administration.
Academic text (2005) -
In the groups, 96% in normal saline and 80% in ethacridine groups respectively had onset of uterine contraction within 24 hours of instillation.
Academic text (2007) -
In another study of guinea pigs, Chandrasekhar et al. demonstrated that compared with systemic administration, instillation of topical dexamethasone to the middle ear resulted in much higher concentrations in the inner ear.
Academic text (2005) -
The ducts that had been cannulated were marked by instillation of dye or other materials; the nipple was sutured shut, and the mastectomy proceeded as planned.
Academic text (1999) -
In normals and GERD patients, experimental acid instillation into the esophagus increases the UES resting pressure, thereby enhancing its effectiveness as a barrier to LPR.
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After the surgery, I needed an instillation of antibiotic drops to prevent infection.
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For effective treatment, the nurse performed an instillation of a soothing solution into the affected area.
Synonyms
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Putting something inside something else
You put liquid into a body part drop by drop
Putting small drops of medicine into a place like the ear or eye
How Gradual
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Instillation comes from Latin parts in- 'into' and stilla 'drop'. It paints a simple image of putting liquid 'into' a body one small drop at a time, which is why it means the act of giving medicine drop by drop.